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GF05 OHV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,472 mi
Last recorded137,472 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 OHV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 137,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 129,667 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Front brake hoses perishing

Offside front suspension strut top mount has lift

Offside rear wheel arch slight corrosion prescribed area

Rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Fail 3 Oct 2016 129,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure rear most seat - fixing not latched (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Front brake hoses perishing

Offside front suspension strut top mount has lift

Offside rear wheel arch slight corrosion prescribed area

Rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2016 127,243 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 27 Apr 2016 127,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Apr 2015 120,265 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 120,265 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 112,973 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 112,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2013 104,448 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 104,443 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 93,786 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Apr 2011 84,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2010 71,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 54,963 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 38,329 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 38,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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GF05 OHV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 96,750 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF05 OHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF05 OHV registered?

GF05 OHV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is GF05 OHV safe to buy?

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